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How Tech Innovations Prime Mr. Pickle’s for Explosive Growth
In this fastcasual.com fireside chat, Chris Schefler, director of brand management of Mr. Pickles, will explore some of the top innovations that the industry…
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Ovation secures $2M funding round
September 28, 2022
Ovation, a guest feedback platform, has secured a $2 million dollar funding round led by York IE with additional investment from Branded Strategic Hospitality.
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Buona launches franchising program
September 28, 2022
Buona, a Chicago-based Italian beef concept, is ready to expand to the Midwest, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Tennessee and Arizona via a franchise partner program…
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How subscription services, loyalty programs encourage repeat business
September 27, 2022
It's been a rough two-and-a-half years for the restaurant industry since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are ways to increase business and…
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Teriyaki Madness CEO reveals 4 secrets to fueling franchise growth
With over 30 years of experience as a franchisee, franchisor, franchise investor and franchise supplier, Michael Haith has a unique perspective on what it…
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Taco Bell, Arby's franchisee exec to open #QSRNext's keynote
September 26, 2022
Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…
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Happy Joe's Kids Foundation to give away $50K to children with disabilities
September 22, 2022
The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation will award $50,000 to help meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families in conjunction with Happy Joe's…
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Leveraging Reviews and Sentiment Data to Build a Better Customer Experience
Your customers’ reviews are telling you exactly what they want. They’re your go-to source of information on how your customer experience (CX) stacks up. Review…
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Pepsi offers S’mores Collection to kick off summer’s end
September 22, 2022
Pepsi will debut its Pepsi S'mores Collection today, the last day of summer, the company announced in an email.
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Dickey's retail line available in Hawaii supermarkets
September 21, 2022
After reporting solid sales of its bake-in-a-bag ribs at grocery stores in Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, Dickey's Barbecue Pit will test them in Times…
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Chicken Guy launches catering menu
September 21, 2022
Orlando-based Chicken Guy has created a catering menu for its two Tennesse locations in Nashville and Gatlinburg. In partnership with Chef, author and Emmy…
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Parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream files for bankruptcy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream and Tony Sacco's has filed for Chapter 11 Federal Bankruptcy protection.
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Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe's
September 20, 2022
Salad Collective, the Golden, Colorado-based parent company of Mad Greens and Snappy Salads, has acquired Tokyo Joe's and will continue to accentuate its…
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Webinar explores how Mr. Pickle's uses tech to succeed in industry
September 16, 2022
Restaurants are looking for ways to get ahead in a competitive market. This is even more critical when a brand supports franchises wile also juggling corporate…
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Report: Gen Zs favor QSRs, especially fast casual
September 16, 2022
Older Gen Zs, ranging in age from 18 to 24, favor taste and the definition of value when dining out, preferring QSRs, particularly fast casual, according to a…
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Restaurant customers want more deals, drive-thru visits remain strong
September 16, 2022
Restaurant customers are seeking out deals and mobile app offers, with three in four looking for discounts more often due to increasing menu prices, and two in…
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Can Starbucks hit 55K units by 2030?
Starbucks sales in China are expected to nearly double over the next three years, while store count will increase 50%, reaching 9,000 stores. Globally, the…
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#QSRNext starring Taco Bell, Focus Brands, Popeyes, CKE execs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
QSRWeb's virtual talk show, #QSRNext, takes place Nov. 9 and will feature insight and advice from several successful industry leaders.
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Pita Mediterranean getting creative to fight inflation
September 12, 2022
Pita Mediterranean Street Food, led by founder and CEO Nour Rabai, is succeeding despite inflation, a challenge facing nearly every restaurant in the market.
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Free webinar to teach viewers how to recession-proof restaurants
September 8, 2022
It's been a rough couple of years for many restaurants. Between supply and labor shortages, the pandemic and a likely recession, restaurants are feeling the…
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